5 credits

International and cross-cultural factors often influence organizational, group, and team processes and functions. Students in this course examine workplace issues arising from diverse cultural contexts. Students explore international and cultural comparisons of work motivation, communication, leadership, and decision making as well as organizational structures and characteristics. They examine sources, management of conflict, and conflict resolution strategies. Students also have the opportunity to gain practical insight as they assess and present to the class an international or cross-cultural issue in an organization.